Just Ask Terry

Dear Terry, “My physical therapist has recommended curcumin to help my rheumatoid arthritis. However, I am overwhelmed by the choices and types. What should I be looking for in a curcumin product?” — June P., Oklahoma City, OK

Choose one that features a curcumin with excellent absorption that has been proven in published human studies. The best form I have ever found uses curcumin blended with turmeric essential oils. This curcumin has been shown in published human studies to be better absorbed than standard curcumin.

Make sure the product you choose is standardized for curcuminoid content. You don’t want to settle for an unstandardized or plain turmeric product.